The final steps in completing our IronPly® soffit plant stand are to add the floor and shelf pieces, and then fill our stand with a beautiful plant. Using the 3/4″ exterior panel pieces, the size of the needed floor piece and shelf were measured and cut. Holes are drilled in the center of the pieces […]
To assemble the four side pieces of our IronPly® soffit plant stand, wood glue is applied to the edge of each piece. The pieces are then stapled or nailed in place to form the box shape of the plant stand. Next, polyurethane is applied to the plant stand to provide a sleek, polished look. Once […]
The next step in our IronPly® soffit plant stand project is to paint the grooves in each panel with black paint to give depth and detail to the plant stand. Once dry, stain is applied to each panel. We chose a darker stain, but any color would work depending on the desired look. Next, strips […]
Stylish plant stands are always a decorative way to showcase greenery and florals around the home or office. For a modern and sleek design, we used IronPly® Patriot Primed® Soffit panels to construct tall plant stands to flank the front door creating a welcoming entrance. If IronPly® Soffit is not available in your area, IronPly® […]
Create a sleek modern flower box using IronPly® Soffit panels. These are beautiful accents to a front porch, entry hall, or flanking a front door to show off seasonal flowers and plants. See below the list of materials needed to complete this project: IronPly® Soffit 2” x 2” Pine pieces Wood glue Screws Table or […]
Patriot Timber’s hope is that by sharing the dog house project, we succeeded in demonstrating how easy it is and have inspired you to take precautions for protecting your beloved pets during these blustery winter months. The project was a huge success and the donation was very much appreciated by the folks at the SPCA. […]
We’re back for part 4 of our dog house project. The structure of our doghouse is complete with an opening in the doorway and a base coat of paint. Now we are ready to put the finishing touches on the roof, as well as paint our dog house to make it a beautiful home for […]
We’re back for part 3 of our dog house project. All the pieces are measured and cut to fit, using the dimensions given in Part 1 of the blog. The frame is complete and the door to our dog house has an entry to the fur baby’s new home. Now we are ready to finish […]
The word “soffit” is derived from the French language, meaning “something fixed underneath”. Soffit most often refers to the material that forms a ceiling from the top of an exterior house wall to the outer edge of the roof. It bridges the gap between the home’s siding and the roofline. If you stand under the […]